OFAC Authorizes General Licenses for Export of Food to Iran and Sudan

On October 12, 2011, the Office of Foreign Assets Control published a final notice amending the Sudanese Sanctions Regulations and the Iranian Transactions Regulations to authorize the exportation and re-exportation of “food” to individuals and entities in Iran and Sudan. This change is effective immediately on publication. The Federal Register Notice can be accessed here: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-10-12/html/2011-26175.htm.